St. Monica and St. Rosalie Parish offers a variety of opportunities for our youth to participate fully in the life of the parish and our community. Please review the opportunities below and contact the appropriate person for more information.

St. Monica Youth Ministry Group

St. Monica Youth Ministry Group is a youth-based organization focused on helping our neighbors  through community service, charity fundraisers and the Holy Spirit.  We are trying to make the world a better place, one person at a time. Our mission is to offer Christ centered service, prayer and leadership through community life.
For more information, contact Deacon Pat Brenner by calling the Parish Office at 773-763-1661.

Children's Liturgy of the Word

The mission of Children's Liturgy of the Word  is to present the weekly "Good News" to the children of the parish and promote family prayer and faith.
  • Activities: At most of the 10:30 a.m. Masses on Sundays; presiders give the Gospel Lesson, Readers read the first and second readings and the assistants assist with kids.
  • Who Can Join: any parishioner from ages 3 to 11.
  • Dues: None
  • When You Can Join: Anytime

For more information, please contact the Parish Office at 773-763-1661.

Altar Servers

  • Activities: Altar servers are young adults who assist the presider at weekend liturgies, weddings, and funerals. Experienced servers may have the honor of assisting on special occasions when a bishop presides at Mass.
  • Who Can Join: This ministry is open to children from grades 5 - 12 who are currently attending or had attended St. Monica Academy or the Religious Education Program.

For more information, please contact Fr. Greg Lorens, Pastor, at frgreg@stmonica.us  or by calling the Parish Office at 773-763-1661.

Boy Scouts Troop #943

The mission of Boy Scouts is to work with area boys, ages 11-17, to help build leadership skills and character and promote service in the community.
  • Activities: Weekly troop meetings, camping trips, and other outdoor activities.
  • Who Can Join: Boys in Grade 5 to 18 years old
  • Troop 943 Website

Contact Scout Master Steve Mathes at [email protected] for more information.

Cub Scouts Pack #3943

The mission of Cub Scouting is to encourage the boys of the parish to be active in achieving the aims of scouts citizenship training, character development, and personal fitness and to participate in various activities, all while making friends.
  • Activities: Monthly Pack nights and Den meetings, field trip.
  • Who Can Join: Boys in grades K through 5th
  • When You Can Join: Official registration is in September, Late registrations are accepted.

Contact Cub Master Dave Quillin at [email protected] for more information.

Girl Scouts

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
  • Activities: Earn badges, participate in bake sales, father/daughter dance, etc.
  • Who Can Join: Kindergarten to 8th grade
  • Dues: Troops handle dues separately.
  • When You Can Join: Beginning of the school year

Contact Girl Scout SMA Coordinator Angie Magnine at [email protected] for more information.